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2011 Map of Ashley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Ashley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ashley and Bannister anchor this Gratiot County landscape, reflecting the grid-based agricultural development of central Michigan. The map illustrates a highly organized road network where routes like S McClelland Rd and S Ransom Rd delineate the section lines of the surrounding farmland. This layout is bisected by the meandering course of the Maple River, which cuts across the southern half of the quadrangle.

Local infrastructure is concentrated in the small town centers, specifically at the Ashley Post Office and the Bannister Post Office. The drainage of the region is further defined by several tributaries, including Potato Creek in the north and the South Fork Bad River in the east. The transition from traditional section roads to newer developments is visible along the White Pine Trl and Fox Ridge Trl near the northeastern water bodies.